Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gwafu West Village in Mukono Municipality are reeling after the shocking murder of Palema Ruth Tumwebaze, 46, the Head of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Her body was discovered in her home in the early hours of the morning, sending …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women legislators, human rights activists, and political leaders in Gulu City have condemned the arrest and prosecution of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President in charge of Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga Waru. They describe the charges as politically motivated and a growing threat to …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has enlisted cultural leaders in Acholi, Lango, and Madi sub-regions to spearhead community sensitization against bush burning, a practice the company says is increasingly destroying electricity infrastructure. Since taking over electricity distribution from Umeme Limited last year, UEDCL …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The start of Term One 2026 has been marred by low pupil attendance in schools across Uganda, despite the delayed reopening aimed at easing preparations. Reports from multiple districts indicate that only a small fraction of enrolled learners turned up on the first day …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump wants the United States to move on after the release of a treasure trove of files on the world’s most notorious pedophile. But Congress and survivors continue to clamor for answers. Recent months have seen the U.S. Department of …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | The newly released files on the late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein have sparked scrutiny across the Atlantic, prompting the resignation of several political figures over their ties to the convicted sex offender. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Mona Juul has stepped down …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka High Court has granted a 15-million shillings cash bail to Reverend Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Masaka-based Catholic priest who has been in detention for over two months on charges of money laundering. The ruling comes after the state failed to demonstrate readiness …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) says road naming is a structured, community driven process designed to preserve local history, improve city addressing, and ensure fairness across neighborhoods. The explanation comes as a result of unidentified individuals recently going ahead and purpoting to rename …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has wrapped up the Shell FuelSave Diesel ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ promotion, which was a nationwide effort to recognise, support, and reward Uganda’s public transport drivers. The campaign concluded with a grand finale and prize handover at Shell Banda. Two participants, Richard Atiku …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic growth has strengthened markedly in recent years, rising from below 3 per cent in 2020 to an estimated 7 per cent today, supported by some of the strongest macroeconomic indicators on the continent. While these gains have drawn both praise and scepticism, …